Occupational Therapy and Sensory Issues with Jamie Cutino
Mar 25, 2024
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Join the conversation with Jamie Cutino, an occupational therapist, ADHD coach, and TEDx speaker, as she shares insights on using occupational therapy for ADHD management, coping with sensory issues, and providing actionable advice. Discover how occupational therapy can improve executive functioning, task initiation, and completion. Learn about the importance of diverse strategies in managing ADHD challenges and explore tips for enhancing daily life with ADHD.
Occupational therapy enhances executive function and task completion for ADHD management.
Addressing sensory needs like noise-canceling headphones can improve focus and comfort in ADHD management.
Deep dives
Occupational Therapy and ADHD Management
Occupational therapy offers strategies to improve executive function, task initiation, and completion, aiding in transitioning between tasks. It focuses on developing meaningful activities that can be challenging for individuals with ADHD, enhancing daily life.
Adapting to Sensory Needs for Focus
Addressing sensory needs like noise-canceling headphones and lighting variations can significantly enhance focus and comfort for individuals managing ADHD. Tailoring strategies to personal preferences and requirements is crucial for effective ADHD management.
Leveraging Support for Success
Acknowledging the limitations of doing everything alone and embracing support can lead to greater enjoyment and success in personal and professional endeavors. Outsourcing tasks that are challenging and delegating responsibilities can enhance productivity and well-being.
Key Takeaways and Actionable Steps for Improvement
The episode emphasizes the importance of diverse strategies for managing ADHD challenges, leveraging occupational therapy benefits, and adapting sensory environments. It also encourages seeking support, outsourcing tasks, and sharing the podcast with relevant individuals to spread awareness and knowledge.
This week I’m talking with Jamie Cutino, a licensed Occupational Therapist, TEDx Speaker, ADHD Coach and a fervent advocate for the ADHD community. In today's episode, Jamie shares her insightful and empowering journey from discovering their ADHD diagnosis to utilizing skills she learned as an occupational therapist to enhance daily life. Jamie has her own podcast, Outsmart ADHD, where she and her guests go over the latest research, share stories and look to provide you with actionable advice.
In our conversation today we talk about what occupational therapy is and how it can help with ADHD management, how sensory issues can impact our ADHD and get into some of the tips and strategies that can help with these issues. And since Jamie is also a podcaster we get into some stuff about the podcast and things I’m looking to improve. Sign up for my Newsletter Any And All Distractions Feel free to ask me a question on my Contact Page Find the full show notes at HackingYourADHD.com/176This Episode's Top Tips
Occupational therapy can provide strategies for improving executive functioning, task initiation, and completion, as well as transitioning between tasks. It is designed to help you develop and maintain the meaningful activities that are hard for your ADHD brain.
Since needs can vary daily, having a range of strategies to address different challenges is crucial for effective ADHD management. Tools like noise-canceling headphones and well-lit environments can drastically improve focus and comfort but will work differently for different people.
Recognizing that you can't do everything alone and leveraging support can lead to more enjoyment and success in both personal and professional life. When you can, it is great to outsource and delegate the things that are hard for you to complete.
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